Fare (Silver Nol)
AED 5.00
Journey Time
15 min
Stations
8
Transfers
0
Metro vs Taxi - Burj Khalifa / Dubai Mall to Union
AED 5.00
15 min
Fixed fare
Best value โ~AED 37
15โ21 min
Traffic dependent
Taxi estimate based on RTA metered rate (AED 12 base + AED 1.96/km). Actual fare may vary.
Tips for your journey
- Union is the key Red/Green interchange - you can switch lines here.
- From Burj Khalifa, allow 20โ25 minutes to Union station.
- The station features large public art installations worth a look.
Your Journey Route
8 stations
Direct journey - no transfers needed
Red Line
Fare Details
All ticket types and pricing information
Silver Nol CardAED 5.00
Gold ClassAED 10.00
Standard Ticket (Red)AED 6.00
Gold Class Ticket (Red)AED 12.00
Concessionary (Blue Nol)AED 2.50
Zones Crossed2
Children under 5 years travel for free.
People of Determination receive a 50% discount with a special Blue Nol card.
Daily cap for Silver Nol Card: AED 14.00
Bus transfers within 30 minutes of exiting metro/tram are free with a Nol card.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about traveling from Burj Khalifa / Dubai Mall to Union
- Board at Burj Khalifa / Dubai Mall Station and ride directly to Union Station on the Red Line. No transfer is needed. The journey covers 8 stations and takes approximately 15 minutes.
- A Silver Nol card costs AED 5.00 for this journey, and Gold Class costs AED 10.00. Paper Red Ticket users pay AED 6.00 standard or AED 12.00 for Gold Class. Blue Nol concessionary card holders (students, seniors, People of Determination) pay AED 2.50.
- No. Burj Khalifa / Dubai Mall and Union are both on the Red Line, so you can travel directly without switching trains.
- The trip takes approximately 15 minutes and covers around 12.6 km, including boarding. Actual travel time can vary slightly depending on train frequency and how busy the stations are.
- This journey crosses 2 fare zones between Burj Khalifa / Dubai Mall (Zone 6) and Union (Zone 5), which determines the fare shown above.
- Yes. Any Nol card (Silver, Gold, or Blue) works in both directions on the Dubai Metro network. Just tap in and out as normal, the fare is calculated the same way regardless of direction.
- Check the Dubai Metro timings page or the RTA app for live schedules. Standard service runs 5:00 AM to midnight Saturday to Wednesday, until 1:00 AM on Thursday and Friday, and from 8:00 AM to midnight on Sunday. Timings may change during Ramadan and public holidays.
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Estimated route distance is 12.6 km. Journey time includes line travel plus transfer buffer. Actual time may vary slightly with waiting and station walking distance.
Near Union Station
Al Ghurair Centre
Shopping ยท 8 min walk
Union Metro Station Art
Landmark ยท 1 min walk
BurJuman Mall
Shopping ยท 10 min walk
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